Nurse Oliver is working in an outpatient clinic. He has been alerted that there is an outbreak of tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following clients entering the clinic today is most likely to have TB? A. A 16-year-old female high school student B. A 33-year-old daycare worker C. A 43-year-old homeless man with a… Read More »
The nurse is teaching a pregnant client about nutritional needs during pregnancy. Which menu selection will best meet the nutritional needs of the pregnant client? A. Hamburger patty, green beans, French fries, and iced tea B. Roast beef sandwich, potato chips, baked beans, and cola C. Baked chicken, fruit cup, potato salad, coleslaw, yogurt,… Read More »
A patient is undergoing the induction stage of treatment for leukemia. The nurse teaches family members about infectious precautions. Which of the following statements by family members indicates that the family needs more education? A. We will bring in books and magazines for entertainment. B. We will bring in personal care items for… Read More »
Nurse Sherry is teaching male client regarding his permanent artificial pacemaker. Which information given by the nurse shows her knowledge deficit about the artificial cardiac pacemaker? A. Take the pulse rate once a day, in the morning upon awakening. B. May be allowed to use electrical appliances. C. Have regular follow up… Read More »
A client tells the doctor that she is about 20 weeks pregnant. The most definitive sign of pregnancy is: A. Elevated human chorionic gonadotropin B. The presence of fetal heart tones C. Uterine enlargement D. Breast enlargement and tenderness Correct Answer: B. The presence of fetal heart tones The… Read More »
Which of the following instructions should be included in the nurse’s teaching regarding oral contraceptives? A. Weight gain should be reported to the physician. B. An alternate method of birth control is needed when taking antibiotics. C. If the client misses one or more pills, two pills should be taken per day… Read More »
Which selection would provide the most calcium for the client who is 4 months pregnant? A. A granola bar B. A bran muffin C. A cup of yogurt C. A cup of yogurt D. A glass of fruit juice Correct Answer: C. A cup of yogurt The food with… Read More »
A patient is undergoing the induction stage of treatment for leukemia. The nurse teaches family members about infectious precautions. Which of the following statements by family members indicates that the family needs more education? A. We will bring in books and magazines for entertainment. B. We will bring in personal care items for… Read More »
The nurse is discussing breastfeeding with a postpartum client. Breastfeeding is contraindicated in the postpartum client with: A. Diabetes B. Positive HIV C. Hypertension D. Thyroid disease Correct Answer: B. Positive HIV Clients with HIV should not breastfeed because the infection can be transmitted to the baby… Read More »
A mother complains to the clinic nurse that her 2 ½-year-old son is not yet toilet trained. She is particularly concerned that, although he reliably uses the potty seat for bowel movements, he isn’t able to hold his urine for long periods. Which of the following statements by the nurse is correct? A. The… Read More »